Brakes/Levers/Pads

Riding comfortably at speed requires an unconscious, intuitive confidence in your machine. It requires knowing that whatever conditions you come across your brakes will be ready and able to deliver reliable control in any situation. Say hello to XTR Trail brakes, and say goodbye to compromise. The integration of Servo-Wave brake-boosting lever technology generates an incredible amount of lightweight stopping power that can be precisely rolled on and off with a single-finger—leaving a better grip on the bar for charging through the rowdy sections. With full-ceramic caliper pistons and Ice-Tech radiator-fin-backed brake pads to dissipate heat, these brakes maintain cool, quiet function under wide-open descents with uncanny consistency.

The Eagle 2 is a revolutionary pad that first utilized the hardened reinforced steel internal backbone. This larger pad has been used in all areas of cycling and is a good choice when frame, wheel and fork design allow.
Features:
- Hardened and Plated reinforced steel backbone
- Patented Angled tip plow
- Water grooves
- Pad-Lock washer system
- Available in Threaded and 2024 Aluminum Smooth Post
Black: standard compound designed for dry condition riding
Red: semi-aggressive compound for good performance
Salmon: aggressive compound for extreme weather conditions
Dual: combination of Salmon and Black compounds for more controlled, smoother stopping

The Supra 2 is an updated design of the original Supra. This is one of Kool-Stop's most popular rim pads and offers a thicker friction material for longer life.
Features:
- Hardened and plated reinforced steel backbone
- Patented angled tip plow
- Water grooves
- Knurl-lock washer system
- Self tow in
- Available only in Threaded
- Rim Friendly Compounds
Compounds:
- Salmon - Kool-Stop's most famous Salmon compound is also one of our most aggressive compounds for extreme all weather conditions especially in the wet, but still superb in the dry.
- Electric - Kool-Stop's E-Electric compound is formulated specifically for the higher speeds and weights of electric bicycles.
- Clear - An extreme compound for only experienced trick or trails riders needing a compound that will instantly lock the wheels.
- Ceramic - This compound was designed for ceramic coated rims and is great in all weather conditions.
- Pink - Colored pads are a semi–aggressive compound that will give you good performance in all weather conditions.
Specifications:
- Weight per pair: 60.6 grams
- Overall length: 66.5 mm
- Pad contact width: 9.1 mm

Key features:
- Designed for use on carbon rims
- Confirm wheel compatibility before use
- Use in mud and grit will accelerate rim wear
- 520554 is the Shimano style Flash Evo and fits Shimano and SRAM
- 520555 is the Campagnolo style Race Pro

The Bontrager Carbon Stop Cork pad was engineered by Keith Bontrager specifically to work with carbon rims.
Designed to dissipate heat on long descents and decrease rim wear, they will keep you coolly in control on even the most challenging mountain stages.
Key features:
- Engineered especially for use with carbon rims
- Designed by Keith Bontrager for professional cyclists
- Unique cork compound reduces braking heat and wear on rim

To keep your Avid brakes functioning properly, check your pads for wear and replace them when necessary. Organic compound pads are softer for quieter braking and increased modulation, while metallic pads dissipate heat better and last a bit longer. Two pads, one retraction spring and a mounting bolt are included (enough for one brake) in each pad set. And, choose an aluminum backing plate if you're really counting the grams.